Finance
The architecture and inner workings of global financial markets — the go-to path for investment banking, private equity and asset management.
Overview
What it's about
Focused on the architecture and inner workings of global financial markets. It rigorously covers the dynamics of financial intermediaries, asset pricing, corporate finance and the quantitative methods for investment valuation. It is the program of choice for those targeting investment banks, private equity funds and wealth management.
Curriculum
Subjects, year by year
- 01Mathematics
- 02Microeconomics
- 03Accounting
- 04Management
- 05Private law
- 06Computer science
Real Outcomes
The most common paths after graduation
Concrete destinations for FIN graduates, based on Bocconi employment reports and typical alumni paths.
- 1Investment Banking Analyst (Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Mediobanca)
- 2Private Equity & funds (KKR, Carlyle, Eurazeo)
- 3Asset management (BlackRock, Eurizon, Amundi)
- 4Graduate school: MSc Finance Bocconi, LSE, LBS, Bocconi MQEM
Career Paths
Where it takes you
Typical roles
- Investment banking analyst
- Investment fund analyst
- Financial advisor
- Trainee in trading or asset management
Sectors
- Investment banking
- Private equity
- Asset management
- Financial institutions
Sample employers
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- BlackRock
- Mediobanca
Ideal Profile
Who it's for
Traits
- Analytical
- Competitive
- Stress-resistant
Strengths
- Maths & physics in high school
- English
- Logic
Interests
- Numbers & data
- Markets & global economy
- Careers abroad
Difficulty & Style
The program profile
Each axis is rated 1 to 5 and shows how strong that aspect is in the program. Use it to compare programs at a glance.
- Quantitative4/5
- Theoretical3/5
- International5/5
- Creative1/5
- Hands-on4/5
Scale 1–10. Estimated range (non-official) based on application/seats ratio, average admission test score, number of seats (~575/year) and program prestige. 10 = extremely selective (e.g. BAI, WBB).
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